Question

The smallest number into which two denominators go evenly is called the ____ ____ denominator

Answer 1

Least common Denomenator !!!!!

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Least common denominator (LCD).

Explanation:

In formal terms, the lowest common denominator or least common denominator is the lowest common multiple of the denominators of a set of fractions. For example:

$\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{6}$

In the above example, the denominators of fractions are 3 and 6. The least common denominator can be found by using the following strategy:

Start multiplying both denominators with 1:

1*3 = 3

1*6 = 6

Now multiple both of them by 2:

2*3 = 6

2*6 = 12

In table form, you can write the above as follows:

1x | 3 | 6 |

2x | 6 | 12 |

As you can see the common is "6". Hence the least common denominator will be 6.

Hence the correct answer is Least common denominator.